The GI tract: liver and biliary system L6 Flashcards
function of liver (4)
regulation of glycogen storage
decomposition of RBC
detoxification
production of bile
where does the liver lie primarily
right hypochondrium and epigastric
2 surfaces of the liver
diaphragmatic
visceral
what is posterior to the liver
oesophagus
stomach
gallbladder
first part of duodenum
where is the subphrenic recess
between the diaphragmatic surface of the liver and diaphragm
what is the hepatorenal recess between (pouch of morison)
liver and right kidney
what is the falciform ligament
attaches the anterior surface of the liver to the anterior abdominal wall
what attach the superior surface of the liver to the diaphragm medially
coronary ligaments
what attach the superior surface of the liver to the diaphragm laterally
triangular ligaments
where on the visceral surface of the liver is not covered by visceral peritoneum
fossa for the gallbladder and porta hepatis
where is the bare area on the liver
against the diaphragm
2 lobes of the liver
left and right lobe
where do the caudate and quadrate lobes arise from
the right lobe (but functionally distinct)
which lobe is superior
caudate lobe
where does the caudate lobe lie between
the inferior vena cava and ligamentum venosum
where does the quadrate lobe lie between
gallbladder and ligamentum teres
what lies between the caudate and quadrate lobes
porta hepatis